I’ve only read one or two of Lisa’s books previously, but enough to recognize that her new book, Don’t Let Him In, is good, but not her best. The con artist storyline is timely, but the thriller aspect was less pronounced than usual. I enjoyed the dual timelines and the ending, though I found some of the female characters frustrating. Overall, it was an entertaining read. Thank you very much to NetGalley and Atria for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

• Lisa Jewell is on my must read list, but this one
missed the mark for me with alternating POV's
and timelines and unlikeable characters
• A bit underwhelming as a thriller-more of domestic
fiction
• Final confrontation seemed a bit rushed and a bit
simplistic
• All the female characters seemed to be the same
• You still get Lisa's amazing writing style, but I found
the plot and twists to be very predictable
o If you like stories about con men, manipulative
behavior, and a slow burn investigation, this one
might be for you.

I love Lisa Jewell, she is an automatic buy author for me and I've loved her ever since I read Ralph's Party many many eons ago (this is a good moment for a PSA that if you have not read Ralph's party and Vince & Joy, and only know Lisa Jewell for her new mystery thriller turn, you must go back to her older catalog put them in your TBR). Now onto the book. This was a strange one for me, as I liked it but I did not love it. I love the concept of this, it feels very relevant after the whole tinder swindler hype, it just felt less of a thriller like she usually writes. I enjoyed it, even if i wanted to kill some of the women. There were some twists but it was more straightforward than some of her other books. I did enjoy the jumped timelines and the dual narration, with one going forward and one back. Also big points for the end.

Lisa Jewell has written another incredible thriller. This book is so intense and jaw dropping, with one of the best (worst?) villains I’ve ever read. This character is so well written with incredible backstory and I wanted to punch him myself. The other characters are quite likeable. The book itself is well written with a jumping timeline but one that clearly lets you know where you are. I kept questioning if I knew what was happening, like I do with most of her books. Great plot development. If you love a good revenge thriller then this will be a good one. Excellent book!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Atria Books for the advance reader copy. Publication date June 24, 2025. 5⭐️

I absolutely love Lisa Jewell, but unfortunately this one was not it. Basically Ash is still grieving her father’s death and doesn’t trust her mother’s new boyfriend. She starts researching him and we get some flashbacks to his earlier life.
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Where were the twists? Where was the tension? Very early on we learn that our dude Nick is a bad guy, and then we are hit over the head with it for 350+ pages. We get it, he’s the worst!!
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I thought surely there would be a payoff for all the monotony but nope. He just sucks. The end.
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I guess there were two small reveals, but they weren’t shocking at all because of course that’s what happened. 🤷🏻‍♀️😒
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I found this boring and annoying. Hoping for more twisty tales in the future!! Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the arc!!

Well.. geniunely hate myself for never having picked up a Lisa Jewell novel prior to this.. because this was FANTASTIC!
Hooked from the jump. Fully invested in the story. This was a wild ride but wasn't like, TOO wild that it couldn't actually happen? If that makes sense?? 🤣
I truly don't want to say much in fear of giving something away but, read this book!!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Expected publish date is June 24th, 2025.

Don’t let him in. This is one of Lisa jewell best book. The world is not what it seems. You never know anyone, never. Just remember DONT LET HIM IN

Lisa Jewell is on my must read list, but this one missed the mark. I struggled with the alternating POV and timelines, and didn’t enjoy any of the characters.

"Don't Let Him In" is a fast-paced thriller with Lisa Jewell's signature twists and turns. It's the kind of book you can read in one sitting, perfect escapist fiction for a plane ride or vacation. The story is about a male con-artist who leaves a trail of angry women in his wake. Highly entertaining. Recommended reading for suspense lovers. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Pub Date: Jun 24, 2025.

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This book had a lot going on and had me hooked from the beginning! Lots of twists, lots of lies and betrayal. I enjoyed the dual time line/POV and how the two time lines eventually merge. There were quite a few characters in the book and I think the author did a great job keeping their stories separate, yet intertwined when needed.
I was expecting a little more for the ending, but overall I really enjoyed this book!

Nina and Ash are mourning the loss of Paddy, who died after a man pushed him in front of a oncoming train. Soon after his death, they receive a beautiful package that contains a lighter that Nick Ratcliffe claims belonged to Paddy when they worked together along with a nice note from him. Nina, Paddy's widow, reaches out to Nick and he is soon visiting their home. Ash, Nina's and Paddy's daughter, does not appreciate Nick stepping into their life and is concerned something is off with him. Meanwhile, Martha is very much in love with her husband Al and thinks they have the perfect life with their daughter and her two sons from a previous marriage. Al's job takes him away frequently and after Martha is stuck having to deal with everything on her own too many times, something has got to change.

This story is told from multiple POVs, mainly the women's, and in both present and past tense. It does have the same eerie feeling I've gotten from Jewell's books before - especially when it takes a bit to realize who the narrator is for the chapter. As the book progresses, the women's lives start to twist together - but will they hate each other or band together? While the reader learns pretty early on what the major deception is, there are so many more that get sprinkled throughout to keep you hooked. The villain is an absolute slime ball who, of course, thinks that he's the one who has been mistreated. I absolutely loved reading this!

Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell is an absolute 5-star thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With her trademark ability to craft intricate, compelling characters and spine-chilling suspense, Jewell delivers a gripping, emotionally charged novel that you won’t be able to put down.

The story follows the eerie events that unfold when a stranger knocks on the door of a seemingly ordinary house and disrupts the lives of those inside. What begins as a simple encounter quickly spirals into a dark and disturbing series of events, as secrets unravel and hidden truths come to light. The tension builds so slowly and masterfully that every chapter feels like a step toward an inevitable, unsettling climax.

Jewell’s talent for creating complex, multi-layered characters is on full display here. The narrative dives deep into the psyche of its protagonists, exposing their fears, insecurities, and desires, making their reactions to the increasingly sinister situation feel authentic and relatable. The twists are unexpected but believable, keeping you guessing until the very last page.

What really sets Don’t Let Him In apart is Jewell’s ability to seamlessly blend psychological suspense with moments of deep emotional insight. The story isn't just about the thrills—it's about human connection, trust, and the darkness that can lurk beneath the surface of everyday life.

If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with complex characters, unpredictable plot twists, and an atmosphere that is as chilling as it is fascinating, this book is a must-read. Don’t Let Him In is a perfect mix of suspense, mystery, and heart-stopping tension. 5 stars without hesitation!

Good old Lisa Jewell. She can do no wrong.
I found this one to be different from some of her other books. I kind of love how she allows the readers mind to be open to unlimited possibilities. I read this book thinking I knew exactly what was going on, and I did, but I doubted it the whole time.
When Ash loses her dad to tragedy, the last things she expects is for her mom to move on quickly. Spoiler alert, she does. Nick seems like the perfect man, but there is something strange about him that Ash can’t put her finger on. The rest of the story is just a domino of crazy.
Jewell is a master of her craft and an audio read for me. Excited for you all to read this on it’s release in June!
Thank you netgalley!

TL;DR: Lisa Jewell puts her own twisty spin on DIRTY JOHN in this fun, fast-paced thriller about a grifter and the women he's wronged getting justice. It's not going to change the world, but it's really entertaining.

I kept waiting for twists and turns that never came. I did continue wanting to find out what would happen next, but there was never anything that made my jaw drop.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Don't Let Him In is the perfect message for this story. Red flags are all over the place but love is stronger than the warning signs for these women. A good read containing murder, mystery, and a common denominator.
Thank you to the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I recommend to those who love Lisa Jewell and an entertaining storyline.

First, I happily give Lisa Jewell’s “Don’t Let Him In” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Here’s why, I loved and hated the characters. I screamed throughout the book and I screamed reading the epilogue.

I had no clue how it would all end. I’m questioning as I write this review did it end. Have we heard the last from “Him.”

Reading my review will not give you any idea about what this story is about. I think you should go into this one blind.

My review about this book is mine alone. You have to read it for yourself to see if you agree with me.

Thank you Ms. Jewell for a great read.

I absolutely love Lisa Jewell books and this one was another winner! Told from alternating perspectives of a con-man and some of the women that he conned, this book is thrilling and fast-paced. I couldn't stop reading it and thought that it was so unique and fun. I can't wait for another one of Jewell's books to be released!

Nina is recently widowed. One day she receives a gift box containing a lighter and a letter from a man named Nick who claims he used to work with her husband and the lighter had belonged to him. Nick and Nina get together and eventually start dating. Ash, Nina’s 26-year-old daughter, feels something is off about Nick—he seems too good to be true. Martha is married to Al. They have a daughter together and two sons from Martha’s previous marriage. Al is the perfect husband except when he disappears on business trips and can’t be reached. Four years earlier, Tara’s once perfect marriage of four years is starting to unravel as she’s questioning some her husband’s mysterious behavior.

Is the handsome man in these lives really who he says he is?

The beginning of this book moves a little slow as there is a lot to set up. The second half moves quickly as more is revealed, and I was hooked and turning pages. I found some of the women characters to be quite frustrating at times as they were supposed to be successful women who seemed to be making bad choices. The male character was so sleazy and conniving that he was fun to hate.

Overall, this is a good thriller once it gets going, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good cringe-worthy, suspenseful read.

Don't Let Him In is yet another compulsive read by Lisa Jewell. While you will probably figure out where the story is headed early on, her writing makes it hard to put down because you don't want to look away from the train wreck that is coming.

After being very disappointed in her last title, None of This is True, I was hesitant but wanted to give LJ another chance. Don't Let Him In signals to me that maybe Jewell received some of the negative feedback for NOTIT as this is that story flipped on it's head in some ways.

This is the story of a man who has many names, many wives and girlfriends, and somehow manages to charm and cheat his way into women's hearts and bank accounts. And just when you think you know the depth of his crimes, LJ will surprise you again.

Overall this was an enjoyable read for me and I recommend it if you like her writing style.